888poker Unveils Packed 2026 Live Poker Calendar with Major Stops Across Europe
888poker has lifted the lid on its full live-events roadmap for 2026. And if you enjoyed what the operator rolled out this year, expect an even bigger slate of accessible buy-ins, flagship Main Events, and appearances from the site’s ambassador team led by Ian Simpson, Vivian Saliba and Alexandre Mantovani.
The 2026 offering brings back the full suite of 888poker’s live brands. That includes the long-running 888poker LIVE tour, the UK-focused UKPL in partnership with Grosvenor, and the returning Noche de Poker El Festival in Spain.
Here is everything players can look forward to in the new season.
888poker LIVE Returns with Four Major Stops
888poker LIVE rolls into four cities next year, each offering a week of affordable buy-ins, festival-long side events and a feature-table stream on 888pokerTV and YouTube.
Below is the 2026 global schedule:
Madrid Gran Via
11–18 January
The live season opens in the Casino Gran Via. The venue is steeped in Madrid history and is the same room where 888poker Ambassador Ian Simpson grabbed his first 888poker LIVE Main Event title.
Glasgow
12–22 March
Glasgow was one of the surprise hits of the 2025 calendar. The stop returns with an expanded schedule aimed at building on last season’s atmosphere. The Scottish crowd brings the energy and 888poker plans to match it with bigger fields and more side-event variety.
Barcelona
14–24 May
Sun, beach, nightlife and poker. Barcelona remains one of Europe’s most in-demand live destinations and the May stop is expected to be one of the tour’s busiest weeks. Recreational players and regulars are already circling this one on their calendars.
London – The Victoria
8–18 October
The newly renovated poker room at The Vic hosts the season finale. The 2025 edition was a highlight and this looks set to be 888poker’s flagship European stop of 2026.
UKPL Is Back for a Third Season
The UK Poker League, a partnership between 888poker and Grosvenor Casinos, returns with five stops across the United Kingdom. The series has carved out a niche as a value-packed, league-format tour with generous prizes for top performers.
Below are the confirmed 2026 stops:
- Luton – 17–22 February
- Blackpool – 5–10 May
- Reading South – 14–19 July
- Manchester Bury New Road – 15–20 September
- Coventry – 10–15 November
Noche de Poker El Festival Expands to Four Spanish Stops
Spanish players will have an entire year of local festivals to look forward to. After a successful 2025 run, 888poker is expanding Noche de Poker El Festival to four destinations across the country.
- Madrid – 23–29 March
- Alicante – 8–14 June
- Sevilla – 31 August–6 September
- Murcia – 2–8 November
The tour focuses on affordable buy-ins and recreational-friendly formats, making it an ideal entry point for new live players
